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Coffey Buys Kansas Barn Sale

Thursday, April 30

Hello! I’m Ben Coffey, founder, owner, and operator of The Ark Antiques and Flea Market in McPherson, KS. We opened in 2020, but I have been buying, selling, creating events, and negotiating since I was a kid. At The Ark, we value creativity, curiosity, exploration,... Read More.

BNSF Railroad Crossing Work to Begin May 5th Across Hutchinson

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [April 30, 2026]- BNSF Railway will begin work on multiple railroad crossings in Hutchinson starting Tuesday, May 5. The following crossings will be impacted during the project: Plum Street Poplar Street Walnut Street Washington Street Monroe Street Van Buren Street Whiteside Street Each... Read More.

Waldo Estate Makes Historic Gift to Hutchinson Community College

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association has announced a $1.8 million gift from the estate of Ray and Dolores “Dee” Waldo, the most sizable contributions in the organization’s history. This remarkable gift builds upon the Waldos’ long-standing legacy of generosity, following a... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Expands Digestive Care with Advanced Endoflip and Bravo Technology

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson, KS- McPherson Center for Health is expanding access to advanced digestive care with the addition of the Endoflip 300 and Bravo pH Monitoring System, two technologies now available locally thanks to support from the McPherson Health Care Foundation and generous community donors. These... Read More.

Teams Still Being Accepted for ASD Madathon, Button Hunt Licenses Still Available

Wednesday, April 29

Registrations are still being taken for the McPherson County All Schools Day Madathon Friday afternoon, May 8th in Linnea Park. Madathon Chair Leslie Buettenbaugh told Ad Astra News registrations for the 5th and 8th Grade events somewhat inspired by a 1970’s TV show are... Read More.

Young Kansan Award Winners Named at Hutchinson Community College

Wednesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2026 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Erin Schwertfeger (Turon) and... Read More.

Big Kansas Road Trip Pop-Up Saturday in Humboldt

Wednesday, April 29

The Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Humboldt Saturday. It's sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation as part of their Kansas Explorers Club and is one of a series of pop-up events held in primarily rural communities around Kansas. “It's an opportunity... Read More.

McPherson College CARS Club Show Saturday, Cruise-In Friday Night

Wednesday, April 29

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 26th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year’s show will also celebrate the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Wednesday, April 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a Portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is from Main St to North Pine St on East Avenue... Read More.

Rierson Named New USD 418 Superintendent

Tuesday, April 28

McPherson USD 418 has a new superintendent of schools. At a special meeting Tuesday night the Board of Education approved a contract with Dr. Cody Rierson to be the new superintendent, effective July 1st. Dr. Rierson currently serves as Superintendent of Moundridge USD... Read More.

Main Street Market Day Set to Entertain Downtown Sterling

Tuesday, April 28

Cultivating the Love of the Arts in Sterling, KS Downtown Sterling businesses and Sterling Chamber Main Street are preparing to host a fantastic event this coming Saturday: The Main Street Market Day Festival. Set against the backdrop of Main Street and Broadway, the festival promises... Read More.

Salina Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Tuesday, April 28

A Salina man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal Prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The United States Attorney's Office in Topeka said Douglas Harpster earlier pleaded guilty of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor after the ... Read More.